The alleged mastermind of a major crypto scam ring that stole billions was arrested in Cambodia this week and extradited to China. In brief Chen Zhi, the alleged mastermind of a “pig butchering&...
The agreement with Bitcoin Depot comes amid growing national scrutiny of crypto kiosks tied to fraud targeting older Americans. Maine regulators have reached a $1.9 million settlement with Bitcoin Dep...
Crypto phishing losses tied to wallet drainers fell 83% in 2025 to $83.85M, but Scam Sniffer warns attackers remain active and adapt to market cycles. Crypto phishing attacks tied to wallet drainers d...
Meta Platforms (META) is facing new scrutiny after a Reuters report claimed the company focused on hiding scam ads from view rather than stoppin… Meta Platforms (META) is facing new scrutiny aft...
The attorney general of the U.S. Virgin Islands has filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, accusing the company of profiting from advertisements linked to scams and failing to adequately protect user...
The SEC has charged several entities for allegedly running a WhatsApp-based crypto fraud. Investment scams conducted through WhatsApp groups have surged over the years and authorities are increasingly...
Learn about the address poisoning scam that led to a $50 million loss for a crypto user. Protect yourself from similar scams. The scammer sent a small “dust” amount to the victim’s transaction history...
Learn about the address poisoning scam that led to a $50 million loss for a crypto user. Protect yourself from similar scams. The scammer sent a small “dust” amount to the victim’s transaction history...
SEC files charges over a $14M crypto scam using fake AI investment tips, WhatsApp groups, and bogus trading platforms to defraud U.S. investors. The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has f...
A woman’s frantic attempt to rebook a missed flight turned into a costly crash course in business-impostor scams — now supercharged by AI and slipping through Google’s ad filters. A woman’...
